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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,568.72, 36,664.83 and 14,632.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,568.72, 36,664.83 and 14,632.02 is: 20,192.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,568.72 : 36,664.83 = 14,632.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,568.72/36,664.83 = 14,632.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,568.72x = 36,664.83 × 14,632.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,568.72x = 536,480,525.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,480,525.86/26,568.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,192.19

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